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Coalition calls the signing of SB 144 into state law a landmark victory for Georgia farmers.
This women-owned business celebrates creating an environment to support women and family farms.
Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, shares how many factors have impacted the current state of ag labor in the fresh produce industry in this Fresh Produce Fridays segment.
In a letter to employees, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, said she will leave her role later this year and join OpenAI.
The state’s ascent to the world’s fourth-largest economy is powered in no small part by its $59 billion agriculture sector, which dominates national production and global exports of key commodities.
Several produce companies — including Oppy, Mastronardi Produce, Fresh Direct and Red Sun Farms — received the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.
With a potential end of the deal looming, the Texas International Produce Association’s president and CEO says those interested in remaining in the agreement must speak up about its importance.
Frutura LLC, Dayka & Hackett, Subsole and Frutura Uruguay were certified by B Lab.
Five strategic teams were introduced during the event, each spearheading a core area of growth, advancing key objectives including innovation, market intelligence, labor and technology, and other critical priorities.
Set to open May 14, the global agtech company’s new innovation hub will provide access to exclusive vegetable varieties in North America and serve additional roles in operations.
The full-day event brought together growers, educators, industry leaders and those in the tech industry to showcase innovations impacting the ag industry.
The greenhouse grower will offer fresh produce to athletes in all divisions at USA Flag Football events while serving as the official produce sponsor.
The agency plans to cut staff to Reagan administration levels and shift research to office run by political appointees. Advocacy groups are concerned about scientific independence.
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, says while funding cuts for ag research could have a devastating impact, more details are needed about the FY2026 budget to truly understand the cuts.
Accounting for about 15% of USDA’s total workforce and representing FSA, NRCS, FSIS, APHIS and other departments, 3,877 staff signed contracts in February for the first deferred resignation program and 11,305 in the second round in April.
While some states have lowered the hourly threshold for overtime in agriculture, growers say they can’t afford to pick some crops and have cut worker hours to stay profitable.
In time for National Salad Month, the brand has released a modernized logo and redesigned packaging as part of the refresh.
With billions of fruit and vegetable dollars at stake on both sides of the border, industry leaders urge for the resumption and protection of free produce trade.
The CEO of the Los Angeles-based provider of premium superfruits says the change aligns the company’s identity with the growth of its consumer brand.
The year-round mango shipper anticipates greater volumes in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for European presence.
During an Indoor Ag Conversations webinar, NatureSweet Chief Legal Officer Skip Hulett shared his perspective on the potential termination of the deal between U.S. and Mexico.
“Beyond the Board” aims to tell the stories of purpose-driven food industry leaders and changemakers.
The regulations are a response by EPA to enforce the Endangered Species Act at the agency level rather than through litigation and the court system.
The second round of payments is coming this week for specialty crop producers through MASC, designed to help these growers meet higher marketing costs.
The company aims to grow the organic salad category with the new campaign it calls “playful yet poignant.”
The National Grocers Association says rising tariffs could disrupt the food supply chain much like the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when national retail chains secured priority access to scarce products while smaller, independent and regional grocers were left with empty shelves and frustrated customers.
The company says the acquisition strengthens its domestic footprint and reinforces its ability to supply consistent, high-quality roma tomatoes year-round.
The Idaho Falls, Idaho-based grower-packer-shipper of premium onions has acquired the onion packing facilities previously operated by Baker & Murakami Produce Company in Ontario, Ore.
Italian company says it will feature its apple and citrus sorting and automated packaging systems at the May 6-8 fair.